cscathro
New Member
Hello everyone!, I have just been given a older model Sea Ray from my father but the original engine had a cracked block and was removed several years ago never to be returned so i am also the proud owner of an engine compartment full of weeds and reeds! My auto mechanic has a 98 chevy silverado 5.7 liter v8 that he is willing to donate for free but i have ZERO experience work with or converting to marine engines. So far i hava gathered that i will need brass freeze plugs and stainless gaskets but thats about it. I like to concider myself mechanicaly inclined and a quick learner but i need to know is it possible to use this engine on the boat which previously had a 225hp v8 mercrusier I/O. What about cooling? do u just use a regular radiator and fan or is it more complicated than that? Someone also told me i should check the "keel" to make sure its not rotting? Thanks VERY much in advance for any input so i can determine if i am in over my head or not!:smt021